Most requested
Buyer’s inspection
A licensed professional evaluates the home before you finalize the deal — roof to foundation, major and minor, nothing glossed over.
Hardy, Arkansas · Licensed HI-2288 · Insured
I inspect every home as if it were my own
No overlooked issues. No sugarcoated findings. A detailed, easy-to-read report in your hands within 24 hours — and free phone support for as long as you own the home.
- 24 hr report turnaround
- 19 inspection services
- 150 mi around Hardy
Free · no obligation · about a minute
Price your inspection now
Enter the property details for a price straight away, then pick your date in the same step.
Working to a 10-day window?
Requesting a date here doesn’t confirm availability on its own. JT knows you’re on a 10-day inspection window once the contract is signed, and makes every effort to get the home inspected with time left to address whatever turns up. If your date is tight, call 501.215.8700.
What we inspect
Nineteen services, one inspector
From a standard buyer’s inspection to sewer scope, radon, meth residue and HUD manufactured-home certification — without handing you off to a subcontractor.
Before you list
Pre-listing inspection
Find out what’s wrong before the market does. Fix it or price for it, and avoid renegotiation and delays at closing.
Infrared
Thermal imaging
Infrared scanning verifies hidden moisture in bathrooms, under sinks and in ceilings. It also reveals overloaded breakers in a panel and radiant heat in flooring.
Add-on
Sewer scope
A camera runs the main lateral from the cleanout to the city main or the septic tank, and you get video of the whole run. Roots, grease and collapsed pipe show up immediately.
48-hour minimum
Radon testing
IAC2 certified radon measurement. Strongly recommended anywhere along the Arkansas–Missouri border, where elevated readings are common.
IAC2 certified
Mold & indoor air quality
Samples collected from areas of concern and analysed by an accredited laboratory, with fast turnaround on results.
Add-on
Septic load & dye testing
Non-toxic dye traces where water actually travels, exposing leaks and blockages. The load half deliberately stresses the system to confirm it handles design volume.
Add-on
Well water testing
Drinking water analysis for properties on a private well — standard practice on rural acreage throughout this service area.
How an inspection runs
Roof down, then bottom up
A deliberate route through the house, roughly four hours on site.
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Roof and everything on it
Roof surface, chimney, ventilation system, electrical service entrance, plumbing stack and any other component mounted up there.
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The exterior envelope
Siding, trim, windows, grading and drainage — assessed with a macro and micro approach, the big picture and every detail.
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03
Inside, from the bottom up
Structure, heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing, interior finishes, insulation, ventilation and accessories such as fireplaces.
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Into the attic
The final stop working upward through the home, and frequently where the most consequential findings are.
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Report within 24 hours
Every system described, every recommended improvement documented and prioritised, with photographs. Delivered by email or text link.
Join the last hour
You’re welcome on the inspection — JT asks that you arrive for the final hour of the four. By then he knows the home and can walk you through every finding, answer questions, and show you practical things like changing the furnace filter or shutting off water, gas and electricity in an emergency.
Who inspects your home
Straight findings, in plain language
“I am a licensed home inspector in Arkansas and an InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector, and a member of the Arkansas Association of Real Estate Inspectors. I inspect every home as if it were my own, reporting on all aspects of the property, both major and minor. I do not overlook any issues or sugarcoat my findings.”
“I was hired to inspect your potential home, and that is what you will receive from Cherokee Home Inspection LLC.”
HI-2288Arkansas license
CMINACHI 21093004
IAC2Radon & mold 94193
24 hrReport turnaround
Where we work
150 miles around Hardy
Cherokee Home Inspection LLC works a roughly 150-mile radius around Hardy, Arkansas — covering Sharp, Fulton, Izard, Lawrence, Randolph and Independence counties, and crossing the state line into south-central Missouri.
Frequently asked
Before you book
How long does a home inspection take?
Around four hours for a typical home. If more than a standard residential inspection is performed — say a sewer scope and radon test alongside it — expect longer, because each service produces its own report.
When do I get the report?
Within 24 hours of the inspection. It is detailed and easy to understand, with photographs and clear recommendations. Multiple services can extend that slightly since each generates a separate report.
Should I be there for the inspection?
Yes, and JT specifically asks that you arrive for the last hour of the four. By then he has a clear picture of the home and can walk you through the findings properly and answer questions, rather than talking while still inspecting.
Can the report be sent to my real estate agent?
Yes, on request. Your pre-inspection contract and the finished report arrive by email or text link, and can be forwarded to your agent, who can then begin a repair request on your behalf based on the findings.
What happens after I move in?
Call any time with questions about the home, for as long as you own it, at no extra charge. The report also doubles as a maintenance guide covering what will need attention and roughly when.
Is radon testing part of a standard inspection?
No. Radon is a separate service and has to be requested. It needs a minimum of 48 hours, so mention it when you book rather than on the day of the inspection.
Who does the inspection
You get JT, every time
One inspector, start to finish
Cherokee Home Inspection is a one-inspector business by design. The person who answers the phone is the person who inspects the house and writes the report.
Arkansas license HI-2288. InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector #21093004. IAC2 mold and radon #94193.
Included with your inspection
A 30-day home warranty trial, free
Guard Home Warranty — no obligation
Cherokee Home Inspection has negotiated a free 30-day trial of Guard Home Warranty for clients, at no cost and no obligation.
No age restrictions on systems or appliances. No service claim fee unless the claim is approved. Up to $25,000 in aggregate savings per contract term, an online claims portal, and you choose your own contractor.
Ready to book?
Get an instant price, or call JT directly. He answers his own phone.